What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dialysis Coordinator | Alta Bates Summit Medical Center position at DaVita Kidney Care?
Posting Date
05/01/2026
3600 Broadway, Oakland, California, 94611-5730, United States of America
DaVita is seeking a Patient Pathways Liaison to facilitate the seamless transition of patients from Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland and Berkeley hospital settings to our outpatient dialysis care. This role is ideal for a coordinator or clinical professional who excels at insurance verification, hospital collaboration, and patient advocacy. You’ll empower patients facing kidney disease by providing vital education and ensuring they have a seamless transition to the dialysis center of their choice.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $24.00 - $28.50/hour.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
05/01/2026
3600 Broadway, Oakland, California, 94611-5730, United States of America
DaVita is seeking a Patient Pathways Liaison to facilitate the seamless transition of patients from Alta Bates Summit Medical Center in Oakland and Berkeley hospital settings to our outpatient dialysis care. This role is ideal for a coordinator or clinical professional who excels at insurance verification, hospital collaboration, and patient advocacy. You’ll empower patients facing kidney disease by providing vital education and ensuring they have a seamless transition to the dialysis center of their choice.
- Locations: Oakland (M, W, F) & Berkeley, CA (T & TH)
- Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Perks: No Weekends. No Holidays. No On-Call.
- True Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a consistent M-F schedule.
- Patient-Centered Impact: Spend 35% of your time in direct 1-on-1 patient education.
- Expert Collaboration: Work alongside Case Managers, Social Workers, and Physicians to facilitate life-changing placements.
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent healthcare experience is preferred.
- Specialized Knowledge: Dialysis experience is a huge plus and highly preferred!
- Education: Vocational Certificate or Associate’s Degree.
- Skills: Proficiency in insurance verification, navigating healthcare systems, and high-volume coordination.
- Mindset: A passion for clinical education and a desire to help patients make informed healthcare decisions.
- Educate & Advocate: Meet with patients to discuss dialysis options, insurance, and treatment modalities with empathy and clarity.
- Facilitate Placements: Coordinate with hospital teams to manage referrals and ensure all medical documentation is ready for a smooth transition.
- Build Partnerships: Strengthen relationships with local hospitals and doctors to improve the patient experience across the Bay Area.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision start after just one month.
- Financial Security: 401(k) match and PTO cash-out options.
- Total Well-being: Access to Headspace®, backup child/elder care, and EAP counseling sessions.
At DaVita, we strive to be a community first and a company second. We want all teammates to experience DaVita as "a place where I belong." Our goal is to embed belonging into everything we do in our Village, so that it becomes part of who we are. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and comply with state and federal affirmative action requirements. Individuals are recruited, hired, assigned and promoted without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
This position will be open for a minimum of three days.
The Wage Range for the role is $24.00 - $28.50/hour.
For location-specific minimum wage details, see the following link: DaVita.jobs/WageRates
Compensation for the role will depend on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience. DaVita offers a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Learn more at https://careers.davita.com/benefits
Colorado Residents: Please do not respond to any questions in this initial application that may seek age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You may also redact this information from any materials you submit during the application process. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.
Salary : $24 - $29